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Future Around & Find Out

Dan Blumberg
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Innovation
Technology
Entrepreneurship
Predictive Analytics
Quantum Computing
Steve Jobs
Marketing
AI In Healthcare
Healthcare
Drug Discovery
Software Development
Apple
Docker
Robotics
Mental Health
Software Engineering
South By Southwest
Capitalism

You know what would be awesome? If we could build the future we want — before we muck it up. Future Around & Find Out helps builders think clearly about AI and emerging technologies, grapple with the implications, and decide what to build next. Independent technologist and former NPR journalist Dan Blumberg speaks with founders, makers, and you to celebrate breakthroughs, call BS on the hype, expl... more

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Rumman Chowdhury wants to remind you that “AI isn't doing anything.” We do things. AI is not to blame for layoffs or if you’re denied medical coverage. People are. 

Eight years ago, Rumman coined the term “moral outsourcing” to describe this excuse ... more

We won the Webby Award for best tech podcast of 2026!!!

I’m stunned! But Kwaku doesn’t like it when I say stuff like that, because as he reminds me in this “FAFO Friday” edition, “sometimes good things happen to good people.” OK, I'll take it. We wo... more

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Kevin Smith
Founder of Snipt, an AI-native podcast player
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Episode: We're a Webby nominee for Best Tech Podcast! Please vote! And here are the FAFO highlights the Webby's loved so much
Pablos Holman
Inventor, investor, advocate for a culture of invention
Episode: We Need Inventors. And Inventors Need Us. Pablos Holman on Finding and Backing Zero to One Builders
Rob Kenedi
Founder of Decelerator Media
Decelerator Media
Episode: The Fart App Era of AI Is Over. Now What? | FAFO Friday Vibes From SXSW Rooftop With Rob Kenedi
Eben Bayer
Founder of Ecovative and MyForest Foods
Ecovative, MyForest Foods
Episode: Cooling Earth with everything from mushroom bacon to giant sky parasols | Eben Bayer (climate-tech founder)
Kristin DiCerbo
Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Episode: Melania's Humanoid Guest, Robot Teachers, and What We Lose When Learning Is "Instant"
Kristen DiCerbo
Chief Learning Officer, Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Episode: What should kids study? How should AI help? Khan Academy's learning chief on productive struggle
Astro Teller
Captain of Moonshots, runs Google X
Google
Episode: "Train the Monkey First" — How Google Built a Moonshot Factory | Astro Teller (Captain of Moonshots)
Paul Ford
Founder of Abort, noted tech writer and thinker
Abort, technology writer (Wired, Bloomberg, The New York Times)
Episode: BONUS: A quick riff on that weird Anthropic graph with Paul Ford | FAFO Friday
Daniel Hulme
Founder of Conscium; AI safety and consciousness researcher
Conscium
Episode: "It Sounds Like Something From Marvel" — Building an Antivirus for AI... With AI | Daniel Hulme (Founder, Conscium)

Host

Dan Blumberg
Independent technologist and former NPR journalist; host of Future Around & Find Out; known for interviewing builders, exploring hype versus reality, and discussing ethics in AI.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast

    Who in the world wouldn’t listen to these podcasts there awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knucklehead 123
    Canada3 months ago
  • Pretty muddled

    I gave it a real try but just wasn’t very impressed by the analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    smallhorse
    United States3 months ago
  • Founders and Products That Shape the Future

    Dan and his incredible lineup of guests dive into what it takes to create and scale amazing products that truly make a difference. The show goes beyond just the technical aspects—it explores the heart of building, with stories of innovation, creativity, and resilience. From tackling challenges in product design and development to scaling ideas into global successes, each episode celebrates the builders and visionaries shaping the future. What makes it stand out is how Dan brings in industry lead... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda__Lee_
    Philippinesa year ago
  • Insightful advice and takeaways wrapped in fascinating stories!

    I really enjoy listening to this Podcast on long drives as the conversations are often dynamic and engaging enough to keep me awake and I can feel like I’m being productive in the car 😆

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wontonjonathan
    United States2 years ago
  • Refreshing and Engaging

    This podcast does a phenomenal job outlining the hard work that goes into the iconic tech products we all love today, as well as the overlooked “boring innovation” that helps society to improve across the board.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    antain1
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the breadth of topics from AI to biotech and quantum tech, with tangible insights for builders.
High-quality guests and deep, practical conversations about tech and entrepreneurship.
Strong production and a focus on building products that matter in AI and beyond.
The host asks thoughtful questions and pushes for real-world takeaways beyond hype.

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#133
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What should kids study? How should AI help? Khan Academy's learning chief on productive struggle
Q: What is it that you've tried to do with this new version of Khanmigo for Classrooms?
The goal was to tailor Khanmigo to classroom needs, integrating it into the writing process and making it a tool that helps teachers track progress, provide targeted feedback, and guide students through problem solving with structured hints and prompts.
"Train the Monkey First" — How Google Built a Moonshot Factory | Astro Teller (Captain of Moonshots)
Q: How do you green light a moonshot? What are the things you look for and say, okay, we're gonna really invest in this?
We look for a Moonshot story, a big world problem, a radical solution, and a breakthrough technology that allows us to test the hypothesis. We green light those, and the rest is about de-risking through early, inexpensive experiments and setting kill criteria to avoid wasting time.
Dead as a Dodo? Maybe Not! Colossal's Beth Shapiro on the Science of De-Extinction — and Moonshots
Q: What should builders consider beyond the science—ethical, ecological, and social aspects of de-extinction?
We need to address a range of concerns, including ecological suitability, stakeholder engagement, and long-term care and oversight to ensure that restoration efforts don't create new problems; choosing not to explore these tools is also a choice with consequences, so we must evaluate risks within a regulatory framework.
Dead as a Dodo? Maybe Not! Colossal's Beth Shapiro on the Science of De-Extinction — and Moonshots
Q: At Colossal, is it the journey or is it the destination?
The big goal is to bring back extinct species like the woolly mammoth, but there are many intermediate problems to solve along the way, and solving those challenges helps advance science and conservation even beyond the target species.
"It Sounds Like Something From Marvel" — Building an Antivirus for AI... With AI | Daniel Hulme (Founder, Conscium)
Q: What do you believe consciousness is?
Consciousness and intelligence are often conflated; a useful view is that intelligence is goal-directed adaptive behavior, and consciousness is an emergent property arising from interacting cognitive systems. The key is understanding what enables a system to feel pain or suffering and what minimum structure is needed for that experience.

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This show assembles conversations with builders, researchers, and investors shaping AI, technology, and the future of work. Episodes frequently explore practical applications of AI, the economics of startups, and ethical considerations around automation, with a mix of founder-focused case studies, strategic perspectives on product design, and speculative discussions about how technology will alter industries. A standout throughline is a readiness to challenge hype while spotlighting actionable insights, realistic roadmaps, and human-centered design in high-stakes tech contexts. The format often features deep dives with guests who have hands-on experience building from first principles, plus timely takes on policy, infrastructure, and the bu... more

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